Tetrachloroethylene intoxication in an autoerotic fatality.
This case report describes an accidental death due to the inhalation of tetrachloroethylene during an autoerotic episode. Tetrachloroethylene was administered from a can of Fix-A-Flat tire repair. Analysis of tetrachloroethylene was performed using headspace gas chromatography and electron capture detection. The blood tetrachloroethylene concentration of 62 mg/L was consistent with acute tetrachloroethylene intoxication.
Isenschmid
D S
DS
Office of the Wayne County Medical Examiner, Detroit, MI, USA.
Cassin
B J
BJ
Hepler
B R
BR
Kanluen
S
S
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010262:Paraphilic Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D015813:Substance Abuse Detection; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013750:Tetrachloroethylene / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*
D013750:Tetrachloroethylene